Global markets take the lead as U.S. stocks lag, signaling a multi-year shift

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International markets have outpaced U.S. stocks early in 2026, with global benchmarks leading and international ETFs seeing record January inflows, fueling talk that a years-long shift away from U.S. dominance may be underway.
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